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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.76, 10,838.86 and 2,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.76, 10,838.86 and 2,294.40 is: 3,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.76 : 10,838.86 = 2,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.76/10,838.86 = 2,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.76x = 10,838.86 × 2,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.76x = 24,868,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,868,680.38/7,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.15

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